Iran (IMNA) - The diverse group, comprising university professors, legal scholars, lawyers, human rights defenders, journalists, and independent political activists, addressed their statement to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Despite their criticisms of the Iranian government, the signatories affirmed their commitment to defend Iran "with all our might" in the event of an attack, emphasizing that such action would be for the sake of Iran, humanity, and global peace. They warned that any aggression against Iran or its defense capabilities would not only target the government but the entire Iranian nation, potentially plunging the region into chaos and endangering world stability.
The activists called on the international community to oppose what they described as crimes committed by the Israeli regime and warmongering threats from the new US administration. They expressed concern not only for Iran but for world peace, criticizing Israel's alleged violations of human rights norms and international humanitarian law.
The statement also took aim at US President Donald Trump, accusing him of attempting to solve international problems through force and war. The activists argued that Trump's repeated threats to bomb Iran violate the UN Charter and jeopardize global peace.
Emphasizing their belief in Iranian self-determination, the signatories stated that Iran's independence, security, and democracy should be established by its own people without foreign interference. They drew parallels to the Iran-Iraq War of the 1980s, describing it as a conflict where Iraq acted as a proxy for foreign powers.
The activists concluded by reaffirming Iran's peaceful stance, noting that the country has not initiated any wars in the past century, while criticizing what they perceive as Western double standards regarding nuclear programs in the region.
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